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Volunteers Needed: Delta Committee and Commission Appointments

Jan 11, 2017

Participate and help make Delta a better place!

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Council are seeking volunteers for the following committees:

Advisory Design Panel

Are you interested in providing advice relating to the design and construction of buildings and other development within Delta? Membership in the Architectural Institute of British Columbia or the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects is required.

Meets monthly (4th Thursday at 6:30 pm)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Are you interested in farming initiatives and issues related to agriculture and irrigation in Delta?

Meets monthly and/or at the call of the Chair

Boundary Bay Airport Advisory Committee

Want to be involved in the operation and development of the Boundary Bay Airport and lands?

Meets at the call of the Chair, usually twice per year (Spring and Fall, at 7:00 pm)

Boundary Bay Airshow Advisory Board

Want to participate in the organization and promotion of this highly popular annual event?

Meets at the call of the Chair (3rd Wednesday at 5:00 pm)

Community Planning Advisory Committee

Are you interested in providing input on land use, community planning, and proposed developments?

Meets monthly(1st Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Dikes and Drainage Advisory Committee

Want to address issues of flood management, storm water management and dredging?

Meets bi-monthly or at the call of the Chair

(Thursday at 11:30 am)

Environment Advisory Committee

Concerned about the environment and want to get involved in planning policies and green initiatives to address climate change?

Meets monthly (2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Heritage Advisory Commission

Want to help promote the preservation and celebration of heritage in Delta? Are you interested in reviewing and discussing policies and development issues related to history and heritage conservation?

Meets monthly (1st Wednesday at 7:00 pm)

Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee

Want to participate in the regulation of hunting in Delta, including the discharge of firearms?

Meets at the call of the Chair, usually twice per year (Spring and Fall, at 7:00 pm)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

Are you enthusiastic about recreation, arts and culture programs? Want to collaborate on projects and services related to parks, sports fields, recreation infrastructure and civic buildings in Delta?

Meets monthly (3rdThursday at 7:00 pm) or at the call of the Chair

If you are interested in being appointed to one of the above advisory committees or commissions for a one-year term commencing March 1, 2017, please submit a brief resumé and covering letter indicating your areas of interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have.